How long does it take to complete Girivalam?
roughly 4 hours
The Girivalam is around 14 Kms and it takes roughly 4 hours at an average pace. Better you start around 4.30 AM and complete by 8.30 AM, including darshan of Lord Arunachaleshwar. There is no fear absolutely as many devotees would be walking around the same time. You make your own pace in walking.
Is Girivalam allowed in Tiruvannamalai 2021?
Yes. You can d Girivalam On any night provided it is safe.
Which day is good for Girivalam?
It is always better to visit this temple before 10 AM as its very difficult to walk on the praharam when sun is hot. By chance we did the Girivalam (a 14 km walk around Arunachala hills) on Pournami day, which is considered special.
How many km is Girivalam?
Girivalam is a popular religious practice in Tamil Nadu in which devotees circle around the Annamalai Hill on the occasion of full moon every month. Thousand of devotees gather at the Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tiruvannamalai to walk all the way round the 14 km path around the hill.
Can we do girivalam with socks?
Normally, girivalam is done barefoot. But if is difficult, then you can wear thick socks. Even if that is difficult, then you can wear slippers. You will have to remove them as and when you are entering any temple on the way.
Is girivalam allowed in Tiruvannamalai now?
Devotees asked to strictly adhere to COVID-19 norms After two years, the district administration has allowed Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on March 17 and 18. Collector B.
Can we do girivalam with shoes?
What is the length of the Girivalam road?
To come one full round (Girivalam) the road round the hill, it is around 14 kilometres. And people both young and old religiously go round on the full moon day. It is said to bring in abundant peace or calmness for the mental well being and also refreshing for the physical fitness.
What is ‘Girivalam’?
But the encircling of the hills by foot, which is called ‘Girivalam‘, is considered more special than just having the Lord’s darshan. The Girivalam undertaken on a full-moon day is considered even more special.
When is the best time to perform Girivalam?
Preferably Girivalam should be undertaken only during full moon nights or else in normal nights. To chant during Girivalam the namam of Om Arunachala.
Why do Tamil people go round the hill called Girivalam?
Hence coming around the hill is called as Girivalam in Tamil. To come one full round (Girivalam) the road round the hill, it is around 14 kilometres. And people both young and old religiously go round on the full moon day. It is said to bring in abundant peace or calmness for the mental well being and also refreshing for the physical fitness.